Usage Note
Alegría denotes a lively, outward happiness rather than quiet contentment (which would be felicidad). The adjective is alegre. It also names a Spanish flamenco form (las alegrías) and a seed (alegría de México, amaranth) in Mexican cooking.
Examples
"Los niños corrieron con alegría."
Natural Translation
The children ran with joy.
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